Gas emissions during olive mill waste composting under static pile conditions

• Published in: International biodeterioration & biodegradation Vol. 107; pp. 70 - 76
• Main Authors: Nasini, L., De Luca, G., Ricci, A., Ortolani, F., Caselli, A., Massaccesi, L., Regni, L., Gigliotti, G., Proietti, P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2016
• Subjects: Byproducts; Compost quality; Composting; Gas emissions; Grapes; Mills; Natural gas; Olive mill waste; Olives; Piles; Wastes; Olive mill waste; Compost quality; Composting; Gas emissions

This study evaluated gas emissions and chemical parameters during olive mill waste and grape stalk composting for three consecutive years. Each year, a static pile was built, and gas emissions were measured by a stationary chamber custom built for this purpose. The instrument indicated a CO2 concent...